2022 Archive

Ukrainians are being displaced, UAA is helping

Learn how UAA is planning to house displaced people and educate our community about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Podcast: Every day on the job is a dream for new hockey head coach

Hockey Head Coach Matt Shasby

Last year, UAA hockey was in a precarious place. But now, the team has a brand new head coach, history alumnus Matt Shasby, who played as a Seawolf from 1999 to 2003 before going pro with the Alaska Aces. In this episode of Seawolf Voices, Matt talks about his trajectory as a player, what he’s learned from his hockey head coach predecessors, and how his experiences as a teacher influences his approach to coaching.

Capitol Report for March 14, 2022

Legislators have postponed operating budget conversations while they wait for the release of the Spring Revenue Forecast later this week. In the meantime, the House has been considering deferred maintenance capital requests.

Welcome back! Here’s what to expect on campus

Now that you’re back on campus, I want to remind you about our new mask policy. Masks are now optional inside all UAA facilities at all UAA campuses. This includes classrooms, residential buildings, offices, cubicles, in campus vehicles with others, outside and at university-sponsored activities.

Welcome back! Here’s what to expect on campus

Now that you’re back on campus, I want to remind you about our new mask policy. Masks are now optional inside all UAA facilities at all UAA campuses. This includes classrooms, residential buildings, offices, cubicles, in campus vehicles with others, outside and at university-sponsored activities.

COVID home tests at the Consortium Library

UAA Risk Management has once again provided the Consortium Library with home COVID-19 test kits to distribute to students, staff and faculty. The kits include two rapid home tests offering results within 15 minutes. These are best used if you are experiencing symptoms. Please come to the Main Circulation Desk to pick up the test kits for you and your family at your earliest convenience.

Support in uncertain times for military-connected students

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine brings a level of uncertainty to our military community, including active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard members and their family members. We support our students who may be affected by this conflict.

International Arctic Science Committee awards former professor Dalee Dorough 2022 IASC Medal

Dalee Sambo Dorough

Former tenured professor of political science Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough was recently awarded the 2022 International Arctic Science Committee Medal for her long-standing leadership in advocating Indigenous rights, service to Arctic communities and influence in public policy as a political scientist.

Serving those who serve: UAA earns silver status as Military Friendly School

Military and Veterans Benefits Specialist Greg Benson talks with a military student in UAA's Military & Veterans Student Resource Center in the Student Union.

UAA has been recognized for the 14th consecutive year as a Military Friendly School, earning silver for the first time. As one UAA student said, “UAA just has this culture of respect for military service.”

University of Alaska System nears $200 million fundraising goal

UAA students collaborate using a whiteboard.

The University of Alaska System’s $200 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to a report shared with the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors at its March 2 meeting in Juneau. As of December 2021, more than $175 million in private donations have been contributed by alumni, friends, companies and private organizations, including 35 gifts of $1 million or more.
2022 Posts Archive